The 46th anniversary of the Fold Dancers of the Portuguese Association of Manitoba was held on April 27, 2013. On the same night the act of taking office of the new board of directors occurred.

The anniversary was commemorated by performances by the five dance ensembles of the Folk Dancers, Infantil, Luzitos, Juventude, Mocidade e Alegria. As is custom all enjoyed the excellent meal prepared by the catering volunteers led by Chef Arminda Domingos.

The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Mr. Agostinho Bairos. The President Mr. Mario Santos, thanked the Fold Dancers for their important contribution to the success of the Portuguese Association of Manitoba.

The Portuguese Association of Manitoba was founded in 1966 by a group of Portuguese-Canadians that wished to celebrate their Portuguese heritage, language and culture, while facilitating the integration of Portuguese-Canadians into the fabric of their new home and nation.